Upper North Shore. Tall gums, big blocks, strict council. Pymble backyard trees are often tall Sydney Blue Gums and Blackbutts over houses, pools and tennis courts. AQF Level 5 arborists dismantle, reduce and report on them and lodge Ku-ring-gai Council’s applications. $20M public liability, fixed price after a look. ★ 5.0 from 70 Google reviewsAQF Level 5 arboristsISO 9001 certified$20M public liability Pymble sits on the North Shore ridge where Blue Gum High Forest once grew, and it shows in the backyards: Sydney Blue Gums and Blackbutts of 30 metres and more, Turpentines, and beneath them the Camphor Laurels, Liquidambars and Jacarandas the original owners planted. Half-acre blocks and deep setbacks mean there is usually room to rig a tree down inside the property, but they also mean long drags and a lot of lawn, garden bed and tennis court to protect. That size of tree is our normal work. We dismantle in sections and lower every piece, we bring the loader and tracked chipper to the tree rather than dragging the tree to the road, and where a crane can set up we price that option too because it often turns three days into one. Ku-ring-gai Council is strict and thorough, and the Blue Gum High Forest listing adds another layer on some blocks. We check what applies to your tree, write the AQF Level 5 report, and lodge the application so the council has everything it needs first time. Council: Ku-ring-gai Council protects any tree 5 m or taller or with a trunk 150 mm or more across. The fee is $88 to remove and $44 to prune; dead and dangerous trees still need Council approval; and the larger removals need an AQF Level 5 arborist’s report. See our Ku-ring-gai Council tree removal guide for the full rules. Pruning inside the council’s exempt limits does not need a permit, and we tell you where that line is. Blue Gum High Forest: Remnants of Blue Gum High Forest survive in parts of Ku-ring-gai (Council says the largest is in St Ives), and the community is listed as critically endangered in NSW and nationally. Trees that are part of that community attract extra scrutiny, and removal can need more than a standard application. We identify whether your tree is part of the community before you apply. Access: Deep setbacks and long drives. We mat the route, bring the machinery to the tree and walk it with you before the first cut so nothing is driven over that should not be. Blue Gum, Blackbutt and Turpentine over the house, the pool or the court — dismantled in sections and rigged down, or craned from the driveway. See tree removal. Crown reductions, thinning and deadwood removal to AS 4373 on the big gums the council would rather you kept. See tree pruning. AQF Level 5 arborist reports, dead-tree confirmations and tree works applications lodged for you, with honest advice first. See arborist reports. Blue Gums shed limbs in a southerly. 24/7 call-out, site made safe, the insurance report after. See emergency tree removal. Photos are from our own jobs. No stock images. Under Ku-ring-gai Council’s rules, anything 5 metres or taller, or with a trunk 150 mm or more across at ground level, is a tree, and pruning or removing it usually needs Council permission. Council’s fee is $88 to remove one tree and $44 to prune one, plus $13 for each extra tree. So we do not lop. We trim and reduce to AS 4373, tell you whether the job is exempt or needs an application, and lodge it for you. A dead tree cannot be touched until Council confirms in writing that it is dead. If it is 5 m tall or 150 mm across the trunk, yes, under Ku-ring-gai’s controls — and if it is part of the Blue Gum High Forest it carries extra protection. We check both before you apply. Typically $5,000–$25,000+ ex GST: lower for a rigged dismantle with fair access, higher where it is over a pool or two roofs and needs a crane or three days of rigging. The table below is from our own 2026 jobs. Usually, and Ku-ring-gai prefers it. A crown reduction or thin to AS 4373 keeps the tree, drops the risk and typically costs $800–$4,000 ex GST. Taken from our own 2026 invoices, not a national average. Every job is quoted as one fixed price after we see it. Full breakdown in the tree removal cost guide. The same True Roots crew that handles your trees also builds gardens, turf, retaining walls, paving and outdoor areas in Pymble. One crew, one quote, from tree removal to a finished garden. See our landscaping work in Sydney. Real reviews from Sydney clients, quoted from our Google profile. Long reviews are shortened; tap Read more for the full review on Google. Send a photo of the tree and what is under it. We will tell you what Ku-ring-gai will want, then give you one fixed price.Tree Removal & Arborist Pymble
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Prices from our own 2026 jobs
Job Typical price (ex GST) What moves it Small tree or palm removal (under 5 m) $300 – $900 Front-yard access is the cheap end; rear access or a stump adds to it. Medium tree removal (5–10 m) with stump ground $1,500 – $4,000 Sectional dismantle near a driveway, boundary or pool, waste removed. Large or hazardous tree removal (10 m+) $5,000 – $25,000+ Rigging or crane over the house, two to three days, traffic control where needed. Pruning, crown reduction, deadwood $800 – $4,000 To AS 4373. Powerline clearance and pool-fence compliance trims sit at the low end. Stump grinding (per stump) $300 – $900 Ground below turf level; root treatment and backfill on request. AQF Level 5 arborist report for council $1,500 – $2,000 Written to each council’s requirements. Note: Sutherland Shire asks for a report independent of the tree contractor. AS 4970 impact assessments quoted per site. Land clearing and vegetation removal $6,000 – $25,000 Whole blocks, bushfire zones, invasive species. Mulch left on site is free. Other areas we work in
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What our clients say
Reviews …Really great service, professional, safe and accommodating. Difficulties of access easily overcome, good people to deal with
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David G.October 2026Jimmy and the guys were excellent at their job—very fast and very tidy. I highly recommend them, and I certainly wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future. "True Roots" are the best.
Nomikos R.October 2026Removed 4 bunches of palm nuts and tidied everything up. Great job.
Matthew K.October 2026Jimmy and his crew were fast, efficient and professional! He was so helpful in removing a tree in our yard that was a safety hazard. I highly recommend True Roots and would not hesitate to use them again if needed.
Liz B.June 2026Jimmy and his team were excellent. Fast, reliable, well-priced and impressive work. Great to see such a good, local tree removal business and arborist in Mortdale and operating in the St George area. You will not be disappointed using these guys.
Jamie D.April 2026Great service! I liked how they cleaned up after they chopped down our tree. Efficient and very competitive pricing. I would happily book them again in the future.
Celia L.April 2026Jimmy and the two men working with him were professional, hard working and efficient with their time. They removed a large bougainvillea adjacent to the pool. I was very impressed with how well they did this, especially given how thorny it…
Read moreJan B.March 2026I recently hired True Roots to remove a large gum tree from my property, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From the initial consultation to the final clean-up, the team of arborists were professional, efficient, and…
Read moreJoseph2025Jimmy was amazing; right from the beginning, he was informative, professional and willing to work within our budget. We could not be happier with what he has delivered for us. We removed all our side trees and replaced them with hedges and…
Read moreJJ2025Highly recommend the Team from True Roots, the boys came in and removed a Black Butt that was overhanging our house. Very competitive pricing and managed to squeeze us in. The stump was ground back and all waste was removed. Very professional and skilled workers. Will definitely use them again in the future.
Ben G.2024Highly recommend! James and the boys did an amazing job cutting down a large tree in my yard. Super professional, efficient, and left everything clean and tidy. Great service, and I’m really happy with the results. Will definitely call again for any future tree work! Thanks Andrew
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